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A set of suggestions. #1917

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opened 2026-02-21 15:55:33 -05:00 by deekerman · 8 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 15:55:33 -05:00

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Originally created by @tempuser11000 on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014).

Hello, I'm glad I found qBittorent... just when utorrent degrated to a point where it can't be functional anymore. Every update was getting worse and worse.

I have some suggestions I want to share with you and I hope you like it.

1] Torrent status color change: already commented on the forum on page 5 with the same username.

2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be.

3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections.

4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading.

5] qb notification icon color near the clock on the start bar. if all torrents are paused it shall be orange, if all torrents are normal then it is normal color (blue), if all torrents drops then it shall be red, and if there is an error it shall be flashing red 1/25 of a second or less to grab attention.

6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent.

7] Alternate rate speeds: change the color of the speed indicator. Add extra modes: (1) all torrents stopped or paused=red, (2) schedule on=yellow, (3) alternate speeds on=orange, (4) normal speeds on=green

8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon.

9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin.

10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file

Sorry for the long list but I hope these suggestions will make qb much better

Originally created by @tempuser11000 on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014). Hello, I'm glad I found qBittorent... just when utorrent degrated to a point where it can't be functional anymore. Every update was getting worse and worse. I have some suggestions I want to share with you and I hope you like it. 1] Torrent status color change: already commented on the forum on page 5 with the same username. 2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be. 3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections. 4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading. 5] qb notification icon color near the clock on the start bar. if all torrents are paused it shall be orange, if all torrents are normal then it is normal color (blue), if all torrents drops then it shall be red, and if there is an error it shall be flashing red 1/25 of a second or less to grab attention. 6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent. 7] Alternate rate speeds: change the color of the speed indicator. Add extra modes: (1) all torrents stopped or paused=red, (2) schedule on=yellow, (3) alternate speeds on=orange, (4) normal speeds on=green 8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon. 9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin. 10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file Sorry for the long list but I hope these suggestions will make qb much better

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deekerman commented

2026-02-21 15:55:40 -05:00

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@pmzqla commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

It's better to open an issue for each request: every time something is solved, the issue is closed.

Anyway, here few notes on this list:

2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be.

#400

3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections.

Nope, uTorrent stop = qBittorrent pause. What's missing in qBittorrent is what in uTorrent is called "Pause". If you look for more on this matter here or in the forum, you'll find some discussions about this.

4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading.

I don't know how well this could work. I've noticed that priorities have an effect only when few files have a priority much higher than the majority of the files (e.g. few files set on Maximum and the rest Normal/High). I have already tried to implement something like what you say, assigning a different priority in ascending order to each file of a torrent and the torrent behaved as if they all had the same priority.

6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent.

#1426

8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon.

Just so you know, that's to filter the torrent list, not to search for new torrents.

9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin.

Isn't this possible already?

10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file

Already implemented in v3.2.0 (alpha)

@pmzqla commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): It's better to open an issue for each request: every time something is solved, the issue is closed. Anyway, here few notes on this list: > 2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be. #400 > 3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections. Nope, uTorrent stop = qBittorrent pause. What's missing in qBittorrent is what in uTorrent is called "Pause". If you look for more on this matter here or in the forum, you'll find some discussions about this. > 4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading. I don't know how well this could work. I've noticed that priorities have an effect only when few files have a priority much higher than the majority of the files (e.g. few files set on Maximum and the rest Normal/High). I have already tried to implement something like what you say, assigning a different priority in ascending order to each file of a torrent and the torrent behaved as if they all had the same priority. > 6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent. #1426 > 8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon. Just so you know, that's to filter the torrent list, not to search for new torrents. > 9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin. Isn't this possible already? > 10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file Already implemented in v3.2.0 (alpha)

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@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

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"Open destination folder" is NOT the same as "highlight selected file"

Just because uTorrent has this BADLY implemented is no reason for other clients to mimic incorrect behaviour.

Opening a folder IS "opening a folder", "highlighting a file" is TWO operations

@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): [10] "Open destination folder" is NOT the same as "highlight selected file" Just because uTorrent has this BADLY implemented is no reason for other clients to mimic incorrect behaviour. Opening a folder IS "opening a folder", "highlighting a file" is TWO operations

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@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be.

Why?????

http://qbforums.shiki.hu/index.php/topic,2713.0.html

@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): > 2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be. Why????? http://qbforums.shiki.hu/index.php/topic,2713.0.html

deekerman commented

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@tempuser11000 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

@pmzqla
Thank you for the thorough explanations.
8] I'm not sure, but I think my qb deletes the files permanently from my HDD.

@chrishirst
fair enough, even if no graph is implemented, I would still use qb... I guess you can start a graph poll and see how many people want it. Also, if some people are concerned about resource utilization, you can add the graph as an option.

Regarding the "Open destination folder", my download folder has 100+ files and folders. After I "Open destination folder" I have to scroll and look for the file. Still, might be an individual issue, I understand, but selecting the file isn't that difficult. Please don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the hard work you guys did, I'm not bashing or being impolite, I'm not the kind that gives feedback anyway, but I was so impressed, I had to share my thoughts with you. Not that I was expecting you would endorse my suggestions immediately. I realize the hurdles you've been though as I am a programmer myself and I know you have a long list of to-dos. Thank you again for a work to be proud of and good luck.

@tempuser11000 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): @pmzqla Thank you for the thorough explanations. 8] I'm not sure, but I think my qb deletes the files permanently from my HDD. @chrishirst fair enough, even if no graph is implemented, I would still use qb... I guess you can start a graph poll and see how many people want it. Also, if some people are concerned about resource utilization, you can add the graph as an option. Regarding the "Open destination folder", my download folder has 100+ files and folders. After I "Open destination folder" I have to scroll and look for the file. Still, might be an individual issue, I understand, but selecting the file isn't that difficult. Please don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the hard work you guys did, I'm not bashing or being impolite, I'm not the kind that gives feedback anyway, but I was so impressed, I had to share my thoughts with you. Not that I was expecting you would endorse my suggestions immediately. I realize the hurdles you've been though as I am a programmer myself and I know you have a long list of to-dos. Thank you again for a work to be proud of and good luck.

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2026-02-21 15:55:40 -05:00

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@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

1] Torrent status color change: already commented on the forum on page 5 with the same username.

As you said, discussed in the forum. No need to re-request it here.

2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be.

There is already another request about it here. It isn't high prio by me.

3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections.

qbt drops connections on paused torrents too. There are multiple discussions about this on the tracker and on the forum and I don't want a pause and a stop button. They're useless IMO.

4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading.

right click->download files in sequential order

5] qb notification icon color near the clock on the start bar. if all torrents are paused it shall be orange, if all torrents are normal then it is normal color (blue), if all torrents drops then it shall be red, and if there is an error it shall be flashing red 1/25 of a second or less to grab attention.

You get a system notification about errors.

6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent.

7] Alternate rate speeds: change the color of the speed indicator. Add extra modes: (1) all torrents stopped or paused=red, (2) schedule on=yellow, (3) alternate speeds on=orange, (4) normal speeds on=green

Already requested elsewhere. Also when changing between standard/alternative speeds, the icon in the status bar changes too.

8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon.

Why? You won't get any extra space by doing so.

9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin.

Useless feature IMO.

10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file

Implemented in v3.2.0

"Open destination folder" is NOT the same as "highlight selected file"

If a user right clicks on torrent->open destination folder it just opens the parent folder.
If a user right clicks on file in the content window->open containing folder it highlights the file/folder.

@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): > 1] Torrent status color change: already commented on the forum on page 5 with the same username. As you said, discussed in the forum. No need to re-request it here. > 2] Graph: this is a must feature, similar to utorrent, however difficult it may be. There is already another request about it here. It isn't high prio by me. > 3] Stop Torrent: also a must. Paused torrents maintains connections, stopped torrents drops connections. qbt drops connections on paused torrents too. There are multiple discussions about this on the tracker and on the forum and I don't want a pause and a stop button. They're useless IMO. > 4] File Priority: similar to utorrent but shouldn't be limited to 15. This can be achieved by giving each file a number that represents its priority in downloading. right click->download files in sequential order > 5] qb notification icon color near the clock on the start bar. if all torrents are paused it shall be orange, if all torrents are normal then it is normal color (blue), if all torrents drops then it shall be red, and if there is an error it shall be flashing red 1/25 of a second or less to grab attention. You get a system notification about errors. > 6] Flexible schedule: similar to utorrent. > > 7] Alternate rate speeds: change the color of the speed indicator. Add extra modes: (1) all torrents stopped or paused=red, (2) schedule on=yellow, (3) alternate speeds on=orange, (4) normal speeds on=green Already requested elsewhere. Also when changing between standard/alternative speeds, the icon in the status bar changes too. > 8] Option to hide the search bar at the top of the program window near the lock icon. Why? You won't get any extra space by doing so. > 9] delete data files and torrent files to recycle bin. Useless feature IMO. > 10] when "Open destination folder", highlight the selected file Implemented in v3.2.0 > "Open destination folder" is NOT the same as "highlight selected file" If a user right clicks on torrent->open **destination** folder it just opens the parent folder. If a user right clicks on file in the **content** window->open containing folder it highlights the file/folder.

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@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014):

PS: I closed this because it didn't contain something new.

@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2014): PS: I closed this because it didn't contain something new.

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@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2014):

And of course you can double click in the content list to 'open' the file/folder.

@chrishirst commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2014): And of course you can double click in the content list to 'open' the file/folder.

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@jnieurzyla commented on GitHub (Aug 5, 2015):

I too would like when opening the destination file, that the file is highlighted, it maybe your opinion that it is not necessary, but is something that I amongst others would like. I have many downloads with the same name, the only difference is the date or time, therefore searching for the relevant file selected would be a lot easier if our request was granted. Clicking on "content" does not give access to the file to allowing it to be copied.

@jnieurzyla commented on GitHub (Aug 5, 2015): I too would like when opening the destination file, that the file is highlighted, it maybe your opinion that it is not necessary, but is something that I amongst others would like. I have many downloads with the same name, the only difference is the date or time, therefore searching for the relevant file selected would be a lot easier if our request was granted. Clicking on "content" does not give access to the file to allowing it to be copied.